Job Description

The HDD Business Unit is leading the charge to deliver compelling products and solutions to empower the next phase of the data revolution. Our product portfolio leverages innovative technologies that set the standard for the highest areal density and reliability commensurate with the best TCO in the industry. Partnering with our customers, our team is focused on deploying new products to expand their offerings and extend their growth momentum. The team aims to extend the legacy of leadership and innovation that Western Digital established over the last five decades for many decades to come.

The HDD Research & Design team is focused on developing new experiments from design to creation which will generate clear and actionable conclusions to guide the reliability improvement of Energy Assisted Magnetic Recording (EAMR) HDDs. In this role, you will develop novel instrumentation/ideas to evaluate thermal impacts on head/media components and interface material; participate and lead technical investigations from problem statement to conclusions; and liaise with the head/media component design team, modeling engineers, and HDD integration team to ensure a successful result.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree, such as Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Physics/optics, or Electrical Engineering
• 3-5 years of hands on experience in laboratory environment, designing and executing experiments in above/related fields
• Strong experience with instrumentation development and instrumentation programming languages.
• Proficiency in python, FEM modelling, data collection, analysis and presentation
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

Additional Information

Because Western Digital thrives on the power of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution, we are committed to giving every qualified applicant and employee an equal opportunity. Western Digital does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their protected class status and complies with all federal and state laws against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as the laws and regulations set forth in the 'Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law' poster.

Part of creating a diverse and inclusive workplace includes ensuring that all qualified applicants and employees are provided equal consideration for any available opportunity. Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with a disability. If you need a reasonable accommodation, email us at Careers.Accommodations@WDC.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.